Procesos de mantenimiento y cuidado de las cubiertas verdes en edificaciones en la ciudad de Bogotà

Abstract

Green roofs are novel technologies that have meant the opportunity that from the sustainable architecture think about the construction of environmentally friendly buildings. In effect, green roofs have become important environmental management tools within the city. This research focuses on analyzing the current state of the green systems facilities of the Library of the University of La Gran Colombia; The Uriel Gutiérrez building of the National University and the Titan Plaza Shopping Center through a qualitative methodology of descriptive, analytical and projective scope. To achieve this, a direct observation exercise was carried out on green roofs and the application of an interview directed to a personal maintenance assistant through the supplier of 3 companies that offer this type of services in the city of Bogotá: Groncol, Sempergreen and Sustain. In accordance with the related processes, it is expected to account for the maintenance that is carried out in the buildings, considering the guidelines of the Green Roofing Guide of the Mayor's Office of Bogotá; and finally, an update of the model sheet suggested by the Guide and some additional recommendations to the maintenance section.